Property Accountant

Required Skills:

What Youll Do Accounts Payable & Cash Management Review and verify invoices posted to AP for accuracy and reasonableness; recommend corrections to vendor amount or property coding as needed Process weekly AP check runs ensuring adequate cash is available while reserving funds for upcoming payroll and mortgage obligations Process and record mortgage payments ahead of due dates to avoid late fees Process bi-weekly payroll transfers accurately and on schedule Process multi-family Grubb invoices promptly upon receipt from the corporate controller Anticipate and project property-level cash flow proactively flagging upcoming cash needs to management Bank & Account Reconciliation Prepare monthly bank reconciliations and maintain accurate up-to-date cash balances across all property accounts Complete lender draws accurately and on time Accounts Receivable Reconcile the monthly aged accounts receivable delinquency report Track miscellaneous AR items through to collection and proper accounting treatment Identify past-due receivables and consult with property management on collection issues and potential write-offs Month-End Close & Financial Reporting Perform month-end entries and accruals (tax insurance and other unrecorded liabilities) Review reconcile and correct monthly property reports as needed including Rent Roll Deposit Summary Aging Receivables Aged Payables and Income Summary Prepare accurate GAAP-compliant monthly trial balances balance sheets budget comparison reports and supporting schedules within required deadlines Prepare monthly quarterly and annual reports for lender requirements Support year-end tax reporting and annual audits as needed Client & Team Communication Submit financials for review to property management and the accounting supervisor incorporating feedback promptly Respond to property management inquiries and requests in a timely professional manner Ensure sign-off is obtained from the Financial Manager or SVP Accounting on AR aging AP aging balance sheet budget comparison and all bank reconciliations Key Deadlines Youll Own Task Deadline Payroll transfers Set up Wednesday if received before 5pm EST; otherwise completed by 10am EST Thursday AP check run batch selections Sent to AP staff by noon EST Thursday Mortgage payments Before applicable late fees apply Grubb invoices Processed within 48 hours of receipt Bank reconciliations Completed by the 18th (for a 16th close) What Were Looking For Strong communicator comfortable acting as the direct point of contact between accounting and property management Yardi experience and/or solid Real Estate Accounting background Working knowledge of GAAP Ability to manage multiple deadlines across AP AR payroll and reconciliations without sacrificing accuracy Comfortable operating independently and confidently across either Commercial or Residential property accounting Strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to cash flow planning Availability during normal EST business hours with flexibility as needed Why Join Us This role offers real ownership over a property portfolio youll be the accounting expert your properties rely on with clear processes defined deadlines and a supportive escalation path through your Financial Manager and SVP Accounting.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field (preferred not always required)Some postings accept equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree especially if the candidate has strong Yardi or real estate accounting backgroundOccasionally youll see CPA or progress toward CPA listed as a plus though its less common at the property accountant level (more typical for controller/senior roles)